Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders Salary in Nevada
Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders in Nevada earn a median of $56,790 a year, +4% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $56,790
- vs. U.S. median
- +4% ($54,430)
- Rank among states
- 16 of 36
- Jobs in the state
- 130
Pay range in Nevada
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $40,590; the top 10% earn over $79,020. Nationally the range is $39,200 to $74,470.
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Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders pay in Nevada
How much do metal-refining furnace operators and tenders make in Nevada?
The median is $56,790 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $40,590 and the top 10% earn over $79,020. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Nevada a good state for metal-refining furnace operators and tenders?
On pay alone it ranks 16 of 36 (+4% vs. the national median of $54,430). Living costs are not included.